The 48 Field Artillery Battalion 48A4(C/c) is an authentic WWII era Distinctive Unit Insignia from United States. This original military insignia features brass and enamel construction with a pin back, hand soldered design. This piece was manufactured by National Badge & Insignia Co. and bears authentic hallmarks: "N.B.I. Co" over "JAPAN" (incised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a Distinctive Unit Insignia, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
Product Details
Item Type: Distinctive Unit Insignia
Era: WWII
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Enamel
Manufacturer: National Badge & Insignia Co.
Construction: Pin Back, Hand Soldered
Unit History
The 48th Field Artillery Battalion was originally constituted on 1 October 1933 in the Regular Army as the 48th Field Artillery. It was activated on 1 June 1941 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During World War II, the battalion served as part of the 7th Infantry Division and participated in several major campaigns, including the Aleutian Islands, Eastern Mandates, Leyte, Ryukyus, and Southern Philippines. Following the end of the war, the battalion was inactivated on 20 July 1947 in Korea. It was later redesignated and consolidated with other units, continuing its lineage within the U.S. Army artillery branch.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/48th_Field_Artillery_Battalion_(United_States)